KILLED IN RAILROAD COLLISION TWO DIE IN CAR CRASH
J. C. Flint a prominent local businessman and his wife Rebecca Flint were killed Friday when their Elgin Six touring car was struck by a northbound TH and SLE freight train at a crossing two miles west of the city. The couple aged 43 and 69 respectively died from severe injuries after the crash, which left the car a twisted mass. Both were taken from the scene to the waiting train but died that afternoon. funeral services were held at the First Christian church with more than a thousand mourners in attendance.
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J. C. Flint
Renecca Flint
Sir
Mr. Flint
Flint
Ohio
Boston
Odon
Coupe
Lucinda Flint
Indianapolis
James Flint
Morgantown
Ind
A. M. Flint
Cenna
Kansas
A F. Flint
Bloomington
Virginia S. Knight
Portageville
Serenia E Landwheir
Lula P. Flint
Benjamin Walker
Anderson
Wm. Walker
John C. Walker
Sellersburg
Louisa Coffee
Ella Abbott
Trafalgar, Ind
Matilda Waltman
Truman Flint
Rose A. McWilliams
Akron
Rebecca Lee Flint
First Christian Church
C. H. Buchanan
Walnut
Wm Bechtel
Irl Bechtel
Iven Connell
Rufus Laughlin
Pearl
Calvin Sims
Curtis Sims
John McCarter Calvin
California
Burns City
Curtis
The
South Eastern Railway
Gavel presented by Chas Sims honors WWI history at Indianapolis
State Organizer Chas Sims gave a gavel made from the broken flag-staff of Battery E 7th Field Artillery to the federation president at the Federations Convention in Indianapolis. The gift, tied to Major General Summerall, recalls Meuse Argonne battles and urges unity, law, and equal opportunity.
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Sims
Farmers Federation Associations
Indianapolis
7Th. Field Artillery
Brown
C. P. Summerall
30Th Division
Meuse
the Argonne
Summerall
France
Harne
Flanders
Whittlesby
Happenings in town note arrivals and visits
A casual town column reports Vera Ruth Freed born to Mr and Mrs Earl Freed on November 11. Mrs Ed Seneff and Mrs Smiley Seneff visit Elnora, Mrs Fred Hoffman visits Linton, and Mrs Wm Hastings and son visit Washington. Marie Toon visits Elnora. A lost horse blanket is reported near Smiley’s and the railroad. Henry Harmon to be called. Educational meeting at Star Theater addresses by Rev Virgil Thompson and James Gilley. Mumaw returns from Indianapolis with notes on Indiana Farmers Federation boosting Shore Course efforts.
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Virgil Thompson
James Gilley
Washington
Star Theater
Join Mumaw
Indianapolis
Indiana Farmers Federation Association
Mumaw
Concord Christian Church Trustee Election Notice
Notice announces an election to select one trustee for Concord Christian Church to be held at the church in Bogard township on Saturday November 27 at 2 30 P M All members will govern themselves accordingly 21 Committee
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Concord Christian Church
Bogard Township
Lifetime bond from Hill cemetery birth to union
The piece reflects on childhood playmates born the same year who married in adulthood and lived together through the years. At life's end they entered the Great Adventure side by side, continuing the companionship they shared since youth.
Inducement to Shop Early at Keck Jeweler and Optometrist
It pays to buy Christmas presents early with a 10 percent discount on all holiday purchases through December 11 except Kodaks and Fountain Pens. The store promises help to find the right item and urges shoppers to act now.
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Keck
Prices Twenty Years Ago in Local Ads
A glimpse at 1900 advertisements shows pay locals and bargains. Danners offers shoes at 1.00 per pair and wool boys suits at 2.00. Hayes & Co sells muslin, and blankets at 58 cents per pair, while a ladies cloak drops from 5.00 to 3.50.
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Danners
Hayes & Co
Farmers Short Course Set for December Work
The second Short Course organized by Purdue University will be held in this city December 16 and 17 with demonstrations in stock selection breeding poultry home economics and more. Purdue instructors will lead strong sessions across all departments aiming to improve farming and rural life. The event expects larger attendance than last year with full daily sessions and evenings, and local committees led by County Agent W. J. Berns organize advertising rooms entertainment and finance.
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Purdue University
Qodon
G. M. Frier
Purdue
Frier
W. J. Berns
John Ben Stouts
Britta Ketchem
Irl Bechtel
Roy Smiley
W. R. Neeremer
R. F. Myers
Carl Myers Lew Core
J. M. Winkelpleck
Elsie Caylor
Palmer Dyal
D. W. Hayes
Clara Ward
Farlen Notes Local Happenings and Harvest Updates
Farlen reports ongoing rabbit crop work and road construction near McCulloughs bridge road with limited winter progress. Residents note a strong corn harvest, foddering conditions, and cooperative gatherings including birthday celebrations for Mrs Homer Beardmas. Educational campaign speaker Emery Montgomery joins Bedford events supporting Indiana school improvements.
Card of Thanks for J C Flint parents death
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends who lent aid and sympathy during the bereavement of our beloved father and mother Mr and Mrs J C Flint. The children.
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J.C. Flint
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Flinn
Ney
Jacob Clarence Flint
James
Isabele Flint
Rebecca Alice
Samuel
Sarah Elizabeth Walker
Brown County
United Brethren Church
Neeremer’s Lumber Yard
Earl Freed
Vera Ruth
Ed Seneff
Mrs
Smiley Seneff
Elnora
Fred Hoffman
Linton
Marie Toon
Illo Smiley
Henry Harmon
Finck
Detroit
Knights of
K. of P. Hall
John Mumaw
H. H. Crooke
R. F
I. E. Bowman
A. A. Lane
J. M. Winklepleck
R. D. McCarter
Farlen
Ernest Roberts
Ocon
Lee Dalton
Bruce
James Dalton
McCulloush
Terre Haute
Noble Callahan
Terman Horra
Lon Correll
Homer Beardmas
Sam Dalton
Jasonville
Macs
W. C. Polson
Bedford
Mt Olive
Emery Montgomery
Eaglesville
Montgomery
Indiana
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